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CBC
2 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Poor air quality alert? How summer camps and daycares choose when to keep kids indoors
While there are different standards to measure air quality, Quebec recommends groups working with children go by the amount of particulate matter in the air, also known as PM2.5.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Poor Utah air quality may be even more dangerous than previously believed, research shows
SALT LAKE CITY () — Researchers with University of Utah Health have linked air pollution along the Wasatch Front with a higher risk of brain bleed. Led by neurosurgeon Robert Rennert, M.D., for brain bleeds, caused by aneurysms, over the last five years. Rennert's team says they were able to find nearly 13,000 data points to determine levels of PM2.5 (a common particulate found in air pollution). 'We found that these patients were experiencing higher rates of aneurysmal rupture 3-6 months after peaks in air pollution levels,' Rennert said. , the Salt Lake City-Provo area was ranked 25th in the nation for most polluted cities in the U.S. More specifically, the area was found to have high levels of PM2.5. LDS missionaries host wildfire recovery hub for victims of deadly California fires The particulate PM2.5 is 30 times finer than a human hair and can be easily inhaled. Previous research has found that it can damage lungs and contribute to a risk of strokes. The team's research was recently published in . 'We're hoping that our research helps alert people to the public health risks of air pollution, and encourages changes,' Rennert said. Rennert says this study is just the beginning in the team's efforts to understand the effects of air pollution on the brain. He says they hope to expand to studying regions beyond the Wasatch Front. Threats against public officials persist in year after Trump assassination attempt Butler assassination attempt proved to be turning point for Trump RSL runs unbeaten streak to four with 1-0 victory Unified Police standoff in Magna ends with surrender, suspect in custody Good news: Florida animal shelter's longest resident finds forever home Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
